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PRINT AND FRAME DETAILS
Printing
Printed on Canson Platine Fibre Rag 310gsm Paper Stock
Borders
All prints come with a 25mm (+) white border for easy framing
Framing
Frames include a white matte and black, white or raw oak finish
Shipping
Free Australia wide shipping via ASG, frames arrive ready to hang
THE STORY
Located in the town of Uji, famous for its Byodo-in Temple and matcha tea Keihan Uji Station stands out as a striking example of Japanese Brutalist architecture, contrasting sharply with the town’s otherwise traditional surrounding landscape.
Designed by architect Hiroyuki Wakabayashi (1949–2026) and completed in 1995, the station won the prestigious Good Design Award in 1996. While typical Japanese railway hubs prioritize uniform utility, Keihan Uji Station aims to feel monumental. By combining geometric forms, concrete typical of brutalist architecture and vaulted ceilings, the design serves as an intentional liminal space for commuters to pass through before entering the historic town.
I shot this image on January 20, 2026, during a long layover between our train ride to Osaka and checking into our Kyoto Airbnb. We decided to explore Uji, located just south of Kyoto. While my friends set off to enjoy the local sights, I beelined straight for Keihan Uji Station.
It’s a stunning, strange, futuristic looking building and after arrival, I was giddy with excitement to begin shooting. Starting out on the second floor on a thin walkway that passed over the main courtyard of the sation I began by capturing details of the geometric design of the space. Just as I was finishing up and getting ready to make my way to the bottom floor. I noticed a lovely view looking back across the walkway towards the station elevator.
This shot was simple, aligning myself with the walkway, overhanging lamps, utlising the overcast weather to let the architecture do the talking. The symmentry, bold circular motifs, simple geometry, concrete textures all combine to make this image and architecture looks like something from the future.
Banshee Boardwalk
Second floor walkway of Keihan Uji Station, Kyoto
